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I am not sure what you mean by a "flag" from the fed. Did a pop-up appear on your computer saying something like the FBI is watching you? If so that is just a spammer scam and you should not worry.

If you got a letter from a federal agency - you need a lawyer now.

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My colleagues give good advice. You won't necessarily be protected by what the websites say, but reviewing their terms of use (and not just their reviews) is a wise thing to do.

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